Sideplate hard to take off

[PressuredFishing]

Got a reel I really love, the only problem is that it's somewhat hard to take it on and off, this is somewhat of a problem because I got a spare spool. Any reccokendations? I tried Teflon oil and grease to help it be smoother but no use, seems to be getting better with use as it is brand new.

[PhishLI]

1 hour ago, PressuredFishing said:

Got a reel I really love,

Is it a secret reel???

1 hour ago, PressuredFishing said:

Any reccokendations?

Maybe

[FishTank]

1 hour ago, PressuredFishing said:

Got a reel I really love, the only problem is that it's somewhat hard to take it on and off, this is somewhat of a problem because I got a spare spool. Any reccokendations? I tried Teflon oil and grease to help it be smoother but no use, seems to be getting better with use as it is brand new.

 

What reel is it?  Got a pic of what you are dealing with?  

[bulldog1935]

make sure the spool tension knob is backed-off, giving side-to-side play in the spool. 

 

If the side plate is tensioned by the spool knob, the latch mechanism is also under load - you don't want to break anything. 

 

 

My Zillion latch is a booger, too stiff to push with a fingernail. 

I usually have to use a popsicle stick to both open and close it. 

 

@PressuredFishing - don't be hard on yourself, bro. 

There's no such thing as a dumb question. 

dumb would be not asking the question and breaking a latch lever...

 

Edited January 12, 2022 by bulldog1935

[PressuredFishing]

4 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

make sure the spool tension knob is backed-off, giving side-to-side play in the spool. 

 

If the side plate is tensioned by the spool knob, the latch mechanism is also under load - you don't want to break anything. 

 

 

My Zillion latch is a booger, 

You just fixed the problem completely lol, too stupid to think of that...